Prefa Group (WAR:PFG) Days Inventory: 5,178.32 (As of Mar. 2023)

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What is Prefa Group Days Inventory?

Prefa Group WAR:PFG 4 Days Inventory is 5,178.32 as of Mar. 2023. GuruFocus rates WAR:PFG with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Prefa Group's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2023 was zł119.00 Mil. Prefa Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2023 was zł2.10 Mil. Hence, Prefa Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2023 was 5,178.32.

The historical rank and industry rank for Prefa Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:PFG's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 49.78
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.

Prefa Group's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2021 (0.00) to Mar. 2023 (5,178.32). It might indicate that Prefa Group's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Prefa Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2023 was 0.02.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Prefa Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2023 was 464.85.


Prefa Group  (WAR:PFG) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Prefa Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2023 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Prefa Group's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2023 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


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Prefa Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prefa Group's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Prefa Group Days Inventory Chart

Prefa Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 41.21 0.00 31.58 24.56 11,790.11

Prefa Group Quarterly Data
Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Mar23
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 841.21 0.00 258,395.43 5,178.32

WAR:PFG vs CARR, MAS, CSL: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Prefa Group's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Prefa Group Days Inventory vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Prefa Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Prefa Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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Prefa Group Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Prefa Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2021 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2021 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2020 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2021 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2021 )*Days in Period
=( (0.066 + 73.711) / 2 ) / 1.142*365
=36.8885 / 1.142*365
=11,790.11

Prefa Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2023 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2022 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2023 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2023 )*Days in Period
=( (119.785 + 118.219) / 2 ) / 2.097*365 / 4
=119.002 / 2.097*365 / 4
=5,178.32

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 5,178.32 mean?
Prefa Group (WAR:PFG) has a Days Inventory of 5,178.32 as of Mar. 2023. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Prefa Group and its competitors.
Is Prefa Group's Days Inventory too high?
Prefa Group's current Days Inventory is 5,178.32. The Construction industry median Days Inventory is 49.78. Prefa Group's value of 5,178.32 is 10302.4% above this industry median. Overall, Prefa Group has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prefa Group's Days Inventory compare to CARR and MAS?
Prefa Group's Days Inventory of 5,178.32 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 49.78. Prefa Group's value of 5,178.32 is 10302.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Construction companies is 49.78, based on 1,485 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Prefa Group's current Days Inventory of 5,178.32 is 10302.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Prefa Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 49.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prefa Group's current Days Inventory is 5,178.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prefa Group stock overvalued right now?
Prefa Group (WAR:PFG) has a current Days Inventory of 5,178.32. The current Days Inventory is 5,178.32 and 10302.4% above the Construction industry median of 49.78. Prefa Group's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Prefa Group (WAR:PFG), the current Days Inventory is 5,178.32 as of Mar. 2023. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Prefa Group Business Description

Address Koscianska Street 36, Poznan, POL, 60-112
Prefa Group SA is a manufacturer of prefabricated concrete and reinforced concrete construction materials for the construction sector.
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